Plant Manager

FPC Franchise; Mississippi; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to lead a transformative facility

High visibility role

Joining a family-owned company with strong values

Job summary

A leading consumer products company is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead operations at a high-volume food manufacturing facility in Mississippi. The role involves overseeing production, safety, and quality, while promoting continuous improvement and fiscal discipline. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food manufacturing, a bachelor's degree in Engineering, and at least 10 years of management experience. This position offers high visibility and the opportunity to impact the plant's growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of management experience in food manufacturing.
• Strong background in leading plant operations.
• Proven record in safety, quality, and team development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of production, safety, quality, and cost control.
• Lead a high-volume food manufacturing facility.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Food and/or beverage manufacturing experience

Lean manufacturing expertise

Team development

Budget and cost control management

Budgeting & cost control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

A leading consumer products company is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead operations at a high-volume, high-visibility food manufacturing facility with 300+ in the Southeast. This role oversees all aspects of production, safety, quality, and cost control while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The site is a key hub for one of company’s flagship products.

You’ll be a great fit if you

• Have a strong background in food and/or beverage manufacturing and can lead operations to meet production, safety, and quality targets.

• Bring expertise in Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

• Can develop and coach large teams while creating a people-first, performance-driven culture.

• Possess strong fiscal discipline and are experienced in managing budgets, capital projects, and cost control initiatives.

What you get

• Lead a flagship facility undergoing transformation and automation investment.

• High visibility role with opportunity to impact and shape the plant’s next phase of growth.

• Join a privately held, family-owned company with long-tenured staff and strong core values.

To be considered

A bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field, and a minimum of 10 years of management experience in food manufacturing. Strong background in leading plant operations, with a proven record in safety, quality, and team development is essential.